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title: "Forecast and derisk tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1a6"
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buyer: "YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Forecast and derisk tool

Buyer: YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1a6

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## Summary

Yorkshire Water Services Limited, a private utility company based in Bradford, is spearheading a procurement process for a "Forecast and derisk tool" project within the water industry. This competitive flexible procedure involves a selective tender process, reaching its first round of Invitation to Tender (ITT) with electronic submissions through Ariba. The focus is on securing a machine learning-driven portfolio tool that enhances project controls and risk analysis for infrastructure projects. The tender aims to implement this from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with potential extensions based on project success. Important dates include an expression of interest and enquiry period deadline on 3rd August 2026 and an anticipated award by 30th September 2026. The project is operating under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, targeting a budget of £3,000,000.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems with experience in the utilities sector. Ideal participants include SMEs capable of delivering advanced analytic tools with digital implementation support. By being part of this procurement, companies can establish a long-term relationship with Yorkshire Water, gain valuable exposure in the water industry, and showcase their solutions on a large scale. The procurement's emphasis on quality and functionality, alongside the competitive selection process, aims to attract suppliers with innovative capabilities in functional and non-functional areas, as well as previous experience in the successful application of similar systems.

## Notice

This ITT is being issued to suppliers who successfully passed the previous SSQ stage and Code of Practice (COP) assessment, and were approved to progress to this next phase of the procurement process. Machine Learning-driven portfolio tool for asset delivery programmes with proven track record within the industry. Project controls, PMs and Programme Managers to gain portfolio level insight and analysis of risk for small / medium / large infrastructure projects in the Water Industry. The tool must output accessible information for users with the ability to drill into detail of Primavera P6 and MSP. Vendor support required for digital implementation of the tool. Total value of this contract is estimated on the full possible potential of Yorkshire water scale up throughout AMP8

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Scale up of requirements and projects within the scope of the tool.

Renewal: Initial period is to the end of AMP8. If this scope of work is successful within YW the extension will be evoked to ensure time to recontract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069614-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD6 2SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Royds |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 10:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069614-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069614-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=.PWeR1TdwK6k2Ug5&realm=YorkshireWater&awrdt=1#b0
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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